St.Petersburg, Fla. (970 WFLA)-St Petersburg Police report that over the last several weeks, someone was stealing car keys from the locker room of local gyms. He would use the keys to enter the victim's car and steal credit cards. The suspect then used the stolen credit cards to buy gift cards and clothes.
Similar crimes in gyms were happening in other areas of Pinellas county, including Largo, and also in Hillsborough county.
Working with detectives in Hillsborough, investigators were able to identify the suspect as 28 year old Cody Heilig. Wednesday detectives arrested Heilig after finding his vehicle in the parking lot of a local hotel.
Detectives charged Heilig in three of the cases so far, including crimes that occurred at You Fit Gym on May 2nd, Amped Gym on May 4th and at Suncoast Gym on May 11th.
He faces 11 felony charges including:Armed Auto Burglary
Auto Burglary - 2 counts
Felon in Possession of a Firearm
Grand Theft
Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card - 3 counts
Possession of a Stolen Credit Card - 3 counts
St. Petersburg Detectives are investigating whether Heilig is connected to more cases and he may also face additional charges from neighboring law enforcement agencies.
Photo Credit: St. Petersburg Police